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SHOCHIKU 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION MOVIE

FIVE MEN OF EDO (Edo Gonin Otoko) SHOCHIKU 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION MOVIE

FIVE MEN OF EDO (Edo Gonin Otoko)

Overall Direction: OTANI Ryuzo

Produced by: TSUKIMORI Sennosuke

Associate Producer: OGURA Koichiro Organization: HIGUCHI KAI DOJIN Screenplay by: YAHIRO Fuji YANAGAWA Shinichi YODA Yoshikata

Photography by: ISHIMOTO Hideo Lighting by: TERADA Shigeo Sound Recording by: FUKUYASU Masaharu

Art Direction by: KAKUI Heikichi Editor: MIYATA Mitsuzo Music by: FUKAI Shiro

Ass't Directors: WATANABE Minoru MATOI Kunio Period Consultant: KAINOSHO Tadaoto Tea Ceremony Coach: IGUCHI Kaisen Production Manager: KUBO Tomoji

Sound Recording Engineering: SASAKI Hidetaka Set Design: ONO Matsuji Set Decoration: KOTANI Kakusaburo Wardrobe: NAKAMURA Tsuma Hairdresser: INOUE Rikizo Hair: KIMURA Yoshiko

Continuity: KOBAYASHI Shigeru Arrangement: NOMURA Masashichi Decorative Illumination: TAKEMURA Masao Publicity Photos by: MIURA Senzo Photography Supervisor: FUJIOKA Masaichi Script Supervisor: TAKEMOTO Hiroshi Japanese-style Music: KINEYA Sanichiro

Production Ass't: KISHIMOTO Ginichi Ass't Director: NAGASHIO Ryosuke Photography Ass't: NASHlKlTomotaro Lighting Ass't: SHIOSE Shigeru Sound Recording Ass't: OKUMURA Taizo Ass't Manager: WATANABE Toshio

Cast

BANZUIN Chobei: BANDO Tsumasaburo

MIZUNO Jurozaemon: ICHIKAWA Utaemon (Toei)

Chobei's wife Okane: YAMADA Isuzu

Female Servant Okinu: TAKAMINE Mieko

SAKANAYA Sogoro: TSUKIGATA Ryunosuke SHIRAI Gonpachi: TAKAHASHI Teiji TAKAMISAWA Bicchu-no-kami: TAKADA Kokichi

MIZUKI Ayame: KAWARASAKI Gonzaburo Myo-Hime: OZUKI Saeko (Shochiku Kageki Dan) Komurasaki: HANAYAGI Kogiku

TOKEN Gonbei: SHINDO Eitaro KONDO Noborinosuke: MISHIMA Masao OKUBO Hikozaemon: YAMAMOTO Reizaburo MATSUDAIRA Izu-no-kami: ICHIKAWA Kodayu Hotoke no Kohei: MITSUI Koji

ISHIGAI Shogen: OTOMO Ryutaro Shogun's Envoy NARUSE: KAIEDA Joji Yume no Ichirobei: ABE Kusuo DEJIRI Seibei: NAGATA Mitsuo Servant Hatsu: WAKASUGI Yoko Geisha Katsu: AYUKAWA Toshiko

MORI Kikue (Kurumiza) KUSAJIMA Kyoko ROKUJO Namiko TSUKIMIYA Otome ISHIMOTO Akiko ISHIMOTO Kiyoko

YAMAJI Yoshindo ONOE Eigoro HOSE Eijiro AMANO Jinichi KAGA Kunio SASAGAWA Fujio KOMYOJI Saburo MIZUKAMI Mokutaro SAWAMURA Akio

MOTOMATSU Kazunari KOBORI Akio AOYAMA Hiroshi TANAKA Kenzo NAKADA Koji YASAKA Toshio HAYAMA Tominosuke TAKAMATSU Kinnosuke IBA Shun KATO Kanichi

OTANI Tomiemon TSUBAKI Sanshiro KOBAYASHI Tatsumi SHIZUYAMA Shigeo SONODA Kenji UNO Kennosuke INOUE Haruo MIYAJIMA Akio MORI Jiro TAMASHIMA Aizo

MISHIMA Kiyoshi TAKAOKA Shigekazu MIYATAKE Kaname WAKA Shusaku MATSUI Kozaburo KATO Hideki IKEDA Minoru KASUGA Noboru MAMIYA Junkichi AOYAMA Masao TOSA Ryuji

OKADA Kazuko HAYASHI Kimie YAMATO Hisano MURAKAMI Kiyo KAGAWA Junko KAGAMI Junko KAWAKAMI Kimie ARAKI Hisako KOMATSU Misuzu HASHI Kazue

Play within a play: "BANSHU SARA YASHIKI" AOYAMA Tetsuzan: KAWARASAKI Gonjuro Okiku: KAWARASAKI Gonzaburo Chuta: BANDO Minosaburo Joruri: TOYOTAKE Jutaro Shamisen: TOYOSAWA Takenosuke

Directed by: ITO Daisuke

Oops...

Kneel down and bow!

Kneel down and bow!

Kneel down and bow!

Kneel down...

What? The Shiratsuka?

Sir. About thirty of them are marching in a parade.

Look! A Daimyo's procession.

Their Mon is a goose in a circle. Wonder who that...

That's Takamizawa Bichu of Nakadate with a value of 135,000 koku.

Ah, he must be the head of the current Tozama.

What shall we do?

They are 'Outside Daimyo'. How on earth can we yield to them?

= That's right. That's right.

Come on. No problem. Come on.

Kneel down and...

Excuse me! Excuse me! Excuse me!

Kneel down and bow!

I'm afraid they are outlaws.

They are the Shiratsuka.

What?

My lord. He's the Shiratsuka leader,

Mizuno Jurozaemon-ji.

His mother's father is Mizuno Danjo,

who is going to celebrate his 88th birthday.

Jurozaemon is on his way to the party. He says he just can't take any detours.

It's an immediate matter, he says, and he will go straight.

I've heard about hatamoto's arrogance.

I don't care! Let's go!

My lord!

Excuse me, but you must carry out an important duty.

Please think about your safety.

Are you saying I should yield to them?

Yes, sir.

No way!

My lord!

So what if they're hatamoto?

Their ancestors received honors yet they boast about it.

They rebel against the daimyo as well. How unrighteous!

I am 'Jisanmi' Major General, Takamizawa Bichu.

Their immediate matter may not stand in our path!

I will go through or Nakadate of 135,000 koku will unsheathe spears.

Go ahead. Go!

Yes, sir.

Kneel down and bow!

Kneel down...

- Kinai, my spear. - Yes, sir.

Kneel down and bow.

- My sword! - Yes, sir!

Come on!

I'm chief of eighty thousand hatamoto,

Okubo Hikozaemon, Minamoto Tadanari!

I went to my first battle at age 16.

I fought at Mt. Tobinosu Monju.

I was first...

I was the first one to arrive there!

I was the first one to thrust a spear!

Hatamoto fellow! Listen!

= What is it?

Takamizawa Bichu will be serving the 'Great barbarian-conquering general'.

He is heading to Kyoto for swearing-in!

In the case of a disrespectful attitude toward the deputy shogun,

I, Ishigaya Shogen, will ask the Elders for their opinion!

Don't mess up!

= What?

Back off.

What the heck, you town magistrate!

Back off!

Back off!

Back off!

Why don't you back off?

Why don't you back off?

I'm asking you to back off.

Back off!

Back off!

He infuriated me!

My father trusts Elder Okubo. But he is such a coward!

The lives of eighty thousand warriors are at stake.

What are we going to do about it?

Well, where shall we go for kicks?

How about Yoshiwara?

= Yeah, Yoshiwara! Yoshiwara!

Wait! Wait! Wait a minute!

How about Yamamura-za?

How about Yamamura-za and then Yoshiwara?

- You mean a play? - Yes.

Mizuki Ayame is popular these days.

Give her some money and ask her to come with us to Yoshiwara.

= That's a great idea!

Very well! Let's go to Yamamura-za!

= Let's go!

TAKARA (Treasure)

TAKARA (Treasure) = "Iris and Japanese Iris..."

= "Iris and Japanese Iris..."

"Of the two sisters..."

"Which one is older and which one is younger?"

"You don't really need to talk about it."

Out of the way! Out of the way!

= Step back! Step back!

Don't you know about the Shiratsuka?

They are eyesores!

Just a minute!

Wait! Please wait a moment!

I'd like to say a few words.

You are high in rank.

We have special seats for you over there.

Please go upstairs and enjoy the show.

No, thank you! We like the seats here!

These seats are reserved exclusively for the Shiratsuka.

Or are you asking us to leave?

You are just an actress!

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.

But if you stay on the lower level,

it may damage your reputation.

Also, going upstairs will help...

a larger audience to have seats and see the play.

If you please... - Shut up!

Stop lecturing! We are the Jikisan!

Freeze!

Oops!

Help her! Help the actress!

Beat the low rank samurai!

Kill the hatamoto! That guy!

Right! Right!

= Kill him! Kill him!

Sir! We're waiting for you!

Hey, you commoner! Do you want to intervene?

Excuse me, sirs.

What?

I guess you have a reason to behave so disorderly.

But that's your reason.

Your behavior upsets common people.

With neither spears nor swords they haven't the means to stand against you.

I would be surprised if you don't know about it.

What a meddler! Who is he?

- I'm Hanakawado. - What?

I'm Banzu-in Chobei!

You're Chobei?

I'm a low person.

If people in 808 towns in Edo are in trouble,

It's my job to help them get out of their trouble.

They are innocent.

If you treat them with disorderly behavior,

I would like to accept your challenge!

Haughty ass, shut up!

Don't you see the spear?

It belongs to Tosho Gongen-sama! It's his favorite spear!

You low people may not join us!

Get lost! Get lost!

Why did you bring such a valuable spear?

This is a place where low people gather.

I'm afraid you must be drunk...

This is a place where people of all ranks,

from samurai to plain people and farmers...

can come and enjoy.

You might want to put away such an unsophisticated object.

Hey, Tayu.

Yes, sir.

The crowd is waiting for the play.

Get back to your places and resume.

I will take care of the trouble here.

Yes, sir!

= Come on! Go ahead!

Yamazaki-ya!

Chobei!

You told us not to disturb people's pleasure.

How can a commoner like you say such a thing?

I will remember you said it.

I really appreciate it.

I will probably see you to clear it off some day.

Well, I will have to.

Look at me, Chobei! And recognize who Jurozaemon is.

Yes, I will.

Let's go!

= Yes, sir.

Get out of the way! Get out of the way!

Come on! Hurry up!

Go ahead and resume the play if you're ready.

Yes!

Ready?

= "In the garden, flowers are beautifully...

"blooming...

"They look beautiful! They are charming!

"That's right. That is right."

Yamazaki-ya!

My boss would go to Kawaki Daishi every month.

He would ask me to come with him.

= Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

On our way home from Kawasaki Daishi,

we stopped for a drink at Ume-yashiki in Kamata.

We stayed there a bit too long.

When we got to the Shinagawa area, it was already late at night.

We were going near the Suzugamori worksite.

= Let's go. Let's go...

Oh my god...!

Ahead of us in the darkness, we saw a sword glittering like ice.

Just before the Daimoku Stone,

a young ronin drew his sword against Kumosuke and his fellow.

We can't beat him. Hey, buddy! Come on... Let's go!

Hey! Wait for me!

Hey, wait! Wait for me!

Hey! Wait for me!

Our boss was in the carriage, but was unawares.

The ronin came to check the edge of his sword by our lantern's light.

Oops.

"Young samurai, just a minute."

"First, sheathe the sword... Please."

Just like that.

It was exactly a scene from Kabuki.

After that, my boss brought him home.

Well, I heard that it was because Kumosuke mistook the young samurai

for an actor and threatened him.

I see.

I wouldn't be surprised if someone mistook Gonpachi-san for an actor.

Right. He's a good looking guy.

Next! Next! Five men to Todo-sama! = All right.

Eight men to Akino-kami's cadet family who has to go on a trip.

Okay!

Ten men to the landfill in Daichi.

- Excuse me. - Yeah?

Where were the laborers assigned to go?

Well, to Kobayashi-sama.

Hey, do you have fourteen over there?

Yep!

Excuse me.

Fourteen men are ready to depart for Kobayashi-sama of Token.

Good.

"Strict, rigid, glittering and outstanding!"

"Once, there was such a gentleman. I will never forget about him."

"Once, there was such a gentleman. I will never forget about him."

"Make efforts for improvement is his teaching."

"Make efforts for improvement is...

is his teaching."

"Learn hard to know better is how he disciplined himself."

- He sure is a kid... - "Learn hard to know better is...

It must be hard to teach him.

No. I'm not good enough.

My husband says, "Itaro has been unbelievably well-behaved."

He's really happy about it and we're both thankful.

"...disciplined himself."

Here.

- Welcome home... - "Strictness and rigidity...

"...are needed to inspire awe."

"Strictness and rigidity are needed to inspire awe."

- Welcome home. - Welcome home.

Dad! Do you have a present for me?

Itaro-dono!

Dad...

Well, Father... Welcome home...

Good. I'm home.

Great! Do you have a present? Do you?

Yup.

Great!

Welcome home.

Look at him! Itaro has learned how to behave, hasn't he?

- We've been talking about it. - You have!

My dear, I'm glad you found a really good tutor.

I feel so honored!

This is totally unexpected...

You have not only saved me from the masterless situation.

But also appointed me as your son's tutor.

You're so gracious!

I, Gonpachi, would like to say

from the bottom of my heart that I'm in your debt. I really am...

It's alright. Just sit back and relax.

Gonpachi-san!

- Gonpachi-san! - What, again?

Yup! Teacher! This is a present from my dad.

Gonpachi. If you please...

Do you want me to read it?

Yes. Please read it.

Why don't you read it?

Oh, please! I would if I could.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Well, then...

Well, it looks like a love letter...

Does it? I thought so.

It says you have a cold heart.

What? Does it really say that?

"I will be waiting for Gogen, again...

"Surely, surely will I be waiting." says the letter.

That should be "I am really sure I'll be waiting for you." Isn't it?

Oh, I see.

What's next?

Well... "Bring some money as well..."

What?

"Surely, surely bring some, please!"

Oops! It must be a reminder to pay back the debt.

Well...

What kind of prostitute is she? I mean the writer.

She's ordinary, not so sexy...

It's a pain to be a stud. But thanks anyway.

Hey, Kohei-dono! Kohei-dono!

What?

Yes, sir.

Take me with you.

What?!

Who is that courtesan?

She is Komurasaki.

She's currently the most popular courtesan in Yoshiwara.

I see.

Well, I'll ask her to entertain me.

You're kidding.

You should be a daimyo, hatamoto or gentleman in Kuramae to play with her.

We can't afford her. She's not an ordinary prostitute.

No problem. I will get her.

What a pumpkin roller...!

Komurasaki...

Have a good time.

You may even stay there for a couple of days.

I didn't expect to get permission to sleep away from home.

I should be glad. But...

But what?

Your lordship, I'd rather be here with you...

Do you think I will have an affair?

No! Not at all!

What if I were to get married?

Well...

I'm saying "what if?"

Should I ever decide to get married, you would be...

Well,

I'm prepared for that.

You are?

I know that a maid can't be a lover.

But, as long as I live,

it would be nice if you could have me around.

That's what I want.

I couldn't be happier...

Kinu!

Kinu!

Are you ready?

Bungo no kami-dono will be here any minute.

Kinu, get going!

Thank you very much.

It looks like she is still attached to you.

Can't you get rid of her?

It's not your business. Don't tell me what to do.

- I'm not. But... - The issue is just a woman.

I see.

But...

if you don't get rid of her,

it may hinder marriage with Bungo-no kami's...

Zip your mouth!

Don't get mad. I'm a matchmaker, you know?

Well, where are the plates?

The key ornaments for the event don't seem to have been brought in yet.

Oops..!

Are you all right?

Thank god! I would have been fired.

Is this so valuable?

Oh, yes. It sure is!

Shogun Ieyasu gave this to the late lord when he won the battle in summer.

It holds plates with western motifs.

Wow. They are really something.

But why do you need them today?

What?

Haven't you heard about it? - About what?

We will display the plates at the tea ceremony.

The guests can appreciate the family treasure.

We're planning for Finance Minister Mori Bungo no kami-sama's daughter

to wed our Lord in a so-called 'arranged marriage'.

Oh...

Being a head of the Shiratsuka,

the lord has been out competing with other daimyo as well as commoners.

As a result, he is facing financial difficulties. I mean...

the lord is financially battered.

Getting a wife from the richest of the hatamoto,

whose name is Mori Bungo no kami-sama,

could solve the lord's financial problems.

It's probably Kondo-sama's idea.

So a tea ceremony with a setting of plate appreciation

is planned to introduce prospective marriage partners.

SAKANA (Fish)

This is quality saké from Itami. Brother, it's for you!

The lord wanted to share some of his with you.

This is from the lord's aunt who works at Edo Castle.

I really appreciate it. It's so thoughtful of His lordship.

BEWARE OF FIRES

That's because he likes Okinu, you know?

Yes. That's true.

"The lord would no longer be quick with his fists and quit living in the fast lane

if he got married," says his relatives.

But he never listens to them.

He must be deeply in love with you, Okinu.

Brother!

He must be. Right?

I don't know.

You are really fortunate, Okinu-chan.

You would receive divine punishment

if you hated or neglected him.

I know.

I should be grateful.

I even wonder if I deserve to be so happy.

- Ohatsu-san! - Hatsu! What's wrong?

- Princess... - Yes.

Take a look, please.

This is Mizuno-sama's family treasure.

It's a plate with western motif.

What?

Oh, I see.

Wow. What a weird drawing!

Wow. This one, too.

And that one and that one?

Wow. This one too.

Weird...

Princess.

Please.

Oh, I see.

Oh no! Okinu-sama.

Okinu-sama! Okinu-sama!

Okinu-sama.

Okinu-sama...

Kinu!

Kinu.

Hey! What's the matter with you?

This is not fair!

How can you...

How can you be so cruel?

You are really cruel!

What?

Your lordship.

A fisherman's daughter shouldn't be here.

I have nothing...

I have nothing to say.

My lord, I'm just wondering...

even if you get married..

if I could be with you.

That's my wish.

That's my only wish, your lordship.

Please...

Please promise me you won't reject me as long as you live.

My lord!

Your lordship...

Kinu!

Oh! Excuse me.

What? What do you want, Kondo?

I'm waiting.

Treat me now. I'm your matchmaker.

Hey, Mizuno. Come with me!

To where?

You should know where.

I would be jealous if you marry that beautiful princess!

Let's go to Yoshiwara! Let's go!

Very well, let's go.

It's not much but take it.

Thanks!

= Thank you very much.

Big sister, have a good time.

Young lord, please be gentle.

Young lord, let's have a quiet talk.

Big sister, I'm just pretending.

What? What about Tango-sama's secretary?

I'm not his son. It was a lie.

Hey, hey, we didn't have that in the scenario.

You would be in trouble if you talk about it.

What's going on in here?

Big sister, please forgive me.

Ever since I first saw you, I couldn't forget you..

I just... I just wished...

to be your customer some day.

So I rented formal attire, pretended to be a lord and checked in.

Oh my.

But this is enough.

I have no more regrets because I was able to see you.

I don't have money. I ate and drank but can't pay the bill.

You can turn me over to the town office or wherever.

You're stupid!

Big sister!

Stupid! You're stupid!

I can't believe it.

Big sister! For heaven's sake,

please come with me for a minute.

No, thank you. I won't.

Well, but they are furious.

No one can deal with them.

For heaven's sake, please help us.

Big sister. Please!

Well...

I don't feel like it. - Please, Big sister!

Never ever do such a stupid thing again.

Understand?

As for today's bill,

don't worry. It's on me.

So have a drink before you go home.

So you don't think I'm...

I think you are terrible.

You too. Think about your age.

Never come back.

Where is Komurasaki?

Is she not here yet?

Big sister Komurasaki is here!

You confessed too soon.

We've come a long way, you know?

No, no, no. That's not true.

The game plan is working.

Hey! Big sister likes me. That's for sure.

You, pumpkin roller!

You can't be my buddy.

Well, I have my pride as a man.

I'll give you my sword if I can't win you over tonight.

What do you think about it?

What do you think about it, Komurasaki?

Wait.

Komurasaki, listen.

Nobori Kondo is Jikisan.

I don't think you would be embarrassed if he is your lover.

Should he have some problems or lovers,

it would be a different story.

What?

The thing is...

Yes... what?

As a matter of fact, I...

What?

Yes!

Yes, yes

Excuse me! Excuse me!

- What? - Excuse me!

Huh?

Did you mean Komurasaki? - That's right.

Okay.

What? What was that?

Yes, sir.

This is my loving lord with whom I vowed to love for the rest of my life.

I wanted to introduce him to all of you.

Who are you?

Me?

I'm a newcomer, but I'm related to Banzu-in Chobei.

What? Are you from Banzu-in family?

That's right.

I'm a ronin from Inshu. My name is Shirai Gonpachi.

Oh, I see.

I happened to know that you are the Banzu-in.

I'm sorry but you can't go home just yet.

You know that, don't you?

Sure.

I certainly won't go home now that I know you are the Shiratsuka.

= What?

I'll surely leave here with Komurasaki.

= What?

Wait! Wait a minute!

To fight over a woman

with an immature samurai would affect the Shiratsuka's dignity.

Hey everybody! Let's leave.

"Far in the distance..."

"a lady of about 17 or 18 years old is..."

Oops...

We heard your earlier comments.

Don't run away!

Unsheathe the sword! We wish to see your swordsmanship.

Brother! Brother Hanare-goma!

The Shiratsuka is fighting!

- What? - Where? - Over there!

Fighting broke out between the Shiratsuka and the Banzu-in!

Brother! Brother! Brother!

Brother! Brother!

Brother!

Brother!

Brother...

Town magistrates are here!

What?

There comes Ishigaya-sama!

Town magistrates are coming!

Arrested were: Nonkono-masa, Gatten-matsu,

Brother Hanare-goma, Gokuraku-Juza.

And... Kuichiro, Shiro, Goro, Agoyasu,

Jukichi and Jurobe.

And, Dankuro who called the magistrates was also arrested.

Also, Daibutsu-mochi's Sabu, Kanda-kashi's Kankichi were too.

They arrested our men only.

Why weren't any samurai arrested even though they started the fight.

That's not fair!

I know. I know.

Welcome home!

That's Gonpachi!

- Where did you find him? - He was lying in the Amigasa's alley.

He was unconscious. - Wow!

- That's why the magistrates missed him. - I see.

He is a leading actor. He can't be arrested so easily.

Good job!

Watch your step!

I'm glad they didn't arrest him.

Oh, it hurts.

You're still alive? You stupid!

Oh... Boss!

Boss!

Boss...

I caused all the trouble.

I have to make it up with my death.

I'm ready for it. But...

Let me please see you one last time.

B... B... Boss...

Boss.

Farewell...!

Hey, Gonpachi. Hurry! Hurry!

Ouch!

It's not safe to be here.

Hide at Genshu Temple for a while.

The boss wrote a letter for you.

Did he really?

Hurry up and go.

Madam! I really appreciate it.

Gonpachi-san!

Teacher!

Hurray!

As Roju (Ruling Council Elder) Matsudaira Izuno-kami-sama invited him,

Okubo Hikozaemon-dono came to visit!

Okubo Hikozaemon-dono is coming!

- Is it clear? - Yes, certainly.

Thank you for coming even though you're sick.

It was just a cold but it got worse.

An old man shouldn't fight in winter in full armor.

You'd surely catch a cold.

I believe the man over there is Ishigaya Shogen.

What is the purpose of my visit in the presence of a town magistrate?

I think you've already heard about it, Elder.

What?

I hope you won't urge fellow hatamoto to get involved in fighting.

What? What, what?

Well, if you think about how the Tokugawa won the battle,

and built the foundation of the shogunate, it all started with...

I know how it started.

No. No.

No, you don't! You don't know it.

That's why you've been keeping us under control,

casting a damper over us and forcing us to live in poverty, isn't it?

How would you like to treat the hatamoto on top of it?

What's your intention?

In compliance with One Hundred Articles,

the Shiratsuka, Tenchi, Happo, and Shingi

are to be treated as inconsiderate hatamoto.

- Inconsiderate? - Correct.

Why?

Why inconsiderate?

Don't you know about it, Elder?

What?

You really don't know of the hatamoto's rude behavior?

Encouraging such party behavior is forbidden by the government.

There are articles about fighting for one's own interest,

causing troubles in the community,

and undermining politics.

It's not permissible if you as a chief of hatamoto don't know about them.

The other day in Yoshiwara, for example...

Shogen! - Yes, my lord.

Regarding the fight in Yoshiwara,

those punished were common people, but...

obviously, the Shiratsuka would have been to blame.

If convicted, they would have faced criminal charges.

However, the case has been intentionally waived.

So what?

What are you going to do with it?

Ishigaya!

Shall I answer that question?

Sure. I'd like to hear it.

As Roju Matsudaira Izu, I will speak to you. So listen!

Yes, sir!

I could accuse you right away in which case you could be subject to punishment.

However, in consideration of loyalty for generations,

I will command you to first: Dissolve the hatamoto,

and second, vow to not cause problems in the community or whatever.

I've already told Ishigaya Shogen what to do if you don't obey my commands.

Absolutely.

Well, I don't think the Roju Elder will change his mind.

He must have been serious.

Therefore, I would like to ask you that...

What?

Will you please leave the Shiratsuka?

Why?

Without a leader,

the Shiratsuka would surely be dissolved.

If the Shiratsuka was dissolved,

the Shingi, Happo and others would follow.

Elder!

Are you asking me to tell my fellows to go to hell?

Not to hell, but back to life.

Juroza, what I'm saying is "Forget personal responsibility,

and save 80,000 hatamoto."

So, what do you think?

Please! Juroza!

Are you asking me to die?

What do you think, Chobei?

Do you mean the hatamoto have priority?

So, for their stability,

you don't care about common people?

No, no, you're wrong, Chobei.

It is said that in a fight, both sides are to blame.

However, our side took all the responsibility,

and I was very disappointed.

Well...

On top of it, you are asking us to accept everything

as is and never stand against hatamoto. But...

No. No. I don't mean that.

Well, power against power, or sword against sword

will not take us anywhere.

Also...

I don't know if your act of standing against hatamoto...

is truly good for townspeople.

Yes, it surely is.

What?

If I may say so, everybody in 808 towns relies on me.

I see.

Do you really believe it?

Oh, I see.

Then, I can't help.

Kinai. - Yes, sir.

- Chobei. - Yes?

So long.

No! I don't want to listen to you! I don't!

Bring my son back! Bring him back...

Bring him back right now!

Why is she saying that?

During the fight in Yoshiwara,

a man was killed when the vendor's pushcart collapsed.

That's his mother. She runs the noodle shop.

We've already given condolence money to the family, I believe.

- Sure. - Money is not an issue!

Condolence money doesn't mean anything!

Stop it, mother!

The dead will not be risen with money!

Bring him back!

You killed him!

You killed him! Bring him back!

Mother!

You call yourself a town's man,

a hero or a fearless commoner who protects people in 808 towns.

However, all you do is fight.

You don't think about sacrifice.

You're not supporting townspeople!

Damn you, Banzu-in!

Bring my son back! Bring him back!

Thank you for your support.

As the event coordinator, I'm so glad.

Hello Mizuno!

Hey, Mizuno!

Our chief!

Mizuno, we discussed and came to a unanimous agreement.

We said "No" to dissolution

and decided to strengthen our ties to show our momentum to the world.

Right! We, the Shingi, will never give in!

We are the Happo! We agree!

We are the Tenchi! We are too!

The Shura too!

We trust you, Mizuno!

Well, let's talk about how we are going to treat them.

Sure.

If we took them all to Yoshiwara,

we would be considered as the host and have to take care of the expenses.

It would be a lot.

I know. Probably...

I can afford it.

You said,"Probably?" Listen, Mizuno!

You are the chief not only of the Shiratsuka but of all the hatamoto.

If you want to lead the hatamoto and threaten the Elders as well as...

the commoners, you need money.

Money is the first consideration.

If you agree with the marriage plan with Bungo no-kami's family,

we could hand the money from left to right easily.

I've been saying that I would agree with it.

You keep saying it, but have taken no action yet. Why?

You're still attached to Okinu or pity her and being merciful.

Cut it out, Kondo!

Then, why don't you get rid of her?

I will.

I'll get rid of her.

Don't tell me what to do!

Okay, then.

By the way, how are we going to pay the bill tonight?

I can afford it.

You mean "Probably?"

No. "Definitely." That's why I planned the event.

Take them to Yoshiwara. I'll come by later.

I will go home and bring money.

What?

Did the antique art dealer come to return the plates?

Um... Well...

Wasn't he interested in buying them at the price I gave?

Well, he...

How much did he say he would pay for them?

Well,

Your lordship,

if you need money for important business,

you could sell family treasures.

It would be permissible.

But if you sold it for the matter of pride,

competitiveness and entertainment, it would be costly.

Whatever! Did you show the plates to the dealer or not?

Plates with western motifs which belong to the Mizuno are very popular.

People know about them because they are from Tosho Shrine.

I was deeply concerned about your idea of selling them.

The dealer might talk about it,

and the whole family would be in trouble.

So Kinu,

did you decide on your own not to sell the plates?

Yes. Yes, lordship.

Don't be too smart!

I could sell such valuable treasures for tonight's event.

Without money, it wouldn't be possible.

As a chief of 80,000 hatamoto, I needed money.

How can you, a commoner, understand samurai's pride?

I don't understand samurai's pride.

But I hope you somewhat understand how narrow-minded and wistful I am,

to say the least.

Listen, Kinu!

In order to save Shiratsuka's face, and show the momentum,

I will marry a woman I don't even love. I will do it for the sake of money.

I may marry her, but I won't stop seeing you. We've been together for so long.

You are my spouse who lives in my heart.

I've been ridiculed and disparaged by my fellows.

Yet, I asked you to listen to me. What else do you want from me?

Why do you want to take my pride away?

Stupid!

Out of lust you became irrational and tried to control me.

No! No. No. No...!

Then why did you do this to me?

I made a firm promise about the money and came home to get it.

I can't say I don't have money.

I'm sorry...!

Honored lord, it was my fault!

If you admit a fault,

you must know what's coming!

- Oh, my God.! - Kinu!

Oh, no.

Mizuno, what's keeping you?

I decided to come pick you up.

You kicked the treasure given by Tosho Shrine's deity (Ieyasu).

Kinu, take the box away!

Hold on!

What if the plates are broken?

Kinu, inspect them.

Oh. Yes.

I'd like to make an inspection.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Six.

Seven.

Eight.

Nine.

Ten.

Oh, no!

Although they are from Tosho Shrine's deity, plates can break.

Well...

It was your lover who broke it.

Oh well...

Kinu!

Yes, lord.

He so loved her that even if...

even if Okinu-sama had said she would atone by killing herself,

he should have said, "It's okay...

"..No problem."

But... But he...

How frustrating!

I would barge in.

I would curse and swear...

if he was not a hatamoto.

Okinu-chan may not rest peacefully.

She was killed in the incident involving the matter of just a plate.

Damn it! Damn it all!

Hey! Wait, Sogoro! Where are you going?

I'm going to see Lord Mizuno!

I'll kill you if you stand in the way.

Catch the violent man! Catch him! Catch him!

= Sogoro! Wait! Sogoro!

Sogoro! Stop it!

Show yourself!

Lord or not...

I'll kill him.

Mizuno! Come out, Mizuno!

Sogoro...

Stop it!

Mizuno! Where are you?

Hey! Hey!

Sogoro! Wait! Sogoro!

Mizuno! You're stupid!

Okinu!

Okinu!

Hey.

Okinu!

Be quiet!

Okinu! Stupid! Stupid!

Hey, it's still dark. There is no need to rush.

You have to avoid being noticed.

If people see you, your boss would be really mad...

Stop talking about my boss. I'm fed up with him.

You would receive punishment if you speak ill of him.

Hurry up. Leave before dawn.

Is it your plan to send me off...

and sleep with a richer guy?

Oh, my!

Ouch! Ouch! It hurts.

I didn't know you're so strong. I'm in pain.

What are you doing?

Kissing it to make it well.

You'll be fine.

Oops!

What? What's wrong?

What's the matter? Hey you!

What's wrong? Hey you!

Sogoro,

I truly understand how you feel.

But I cannot help you.

What? Why can't you get back at him?

Power against power or fight against fight is no good.

It's deadly to both sides.

So we have to think.

Think what?

The time will surely come.

Also... - Boss! Excuse me!

Are you saying

that commoners are

powerless and hopeless victims of samurai warriors who are unlawful and cruel?

You don't want to get involved, do you?

Answer me, Boss.

I see. How can you be proud of yourself, Banzu-in Chobei?

Well, labor arrangement is what I, Banzu-in Chobei, do for living.

Yakuza will talk about benevolence and righteousness,

turf or sword fights. But I won't.

I don't arrange fights. But... it depends.

In this case, the enemy would be a hatamoto who serves the shogun.

So you got scared.

- Gonpachi-san! - Sogoro-san.

Let's go. Let's go.

I came to the wrong person.

I thought the principal image of the protector of 808 towns was gold.

But it turned out to be plated metal.

I'm sorry, we went to the wrong person. Banzu-in Chobei has a big mouth. Bastard!

MIZUKI Ayame and cast members of stage play

Well, think about how Okinu felt when she counted the plates.

She would go like, "One...

"Two...

"What if it's broken?"

She picked one up. It wasn't broken.

She was relieved and took another one.

Then another one.

As she picked the fourth, fifth and sixth up,

her life got shorter and shorter.

The seventh... eighth... ninth...

I feel so sorry for her.

Can't help crying.

I'd like to play the role.

What do you think, Namiki-san?

That would be great! I could write a great script.

Wait a minute.

You can probably write a great script.

But what do you think the hatamoto would say if you wrote it.

Tayu, you must know who they are.

You must be careful. Or else...

I know.

I'll certainly be risking my life

by performing a play that reveals the hatamoto's cruelty.

Hey, Tayumoto-san.

I'd like to do it.

I'd like to play Okinu-san who was killed in exchange for a plate.

I'd like to express her resentment.

I'd like to cry on the stage.

Great!

Myojin Festival is coming up next month.

So lots of people will be in town. The play would be a big hit.

Yeah. No. No. No!

If the Shiratsuka barged in,

it would be total chaos.

No problem.

Don't worry about it.

What?

If the play is performed,

my boss will...

What? What about Boss Banzui-in?

He will support it.

Will he?

Sure.

BANSHU SARA YASHIKI (Banshu House of Plates)

The title is "Banshu House of Plates". It already speaks for the story.

Mizuno-sama lives in Bansho Town, doesn't he?

Bansho versus Banshu. See?

The play must be based on the incident behind closed doors at Mizuno-sama's.

Oh, I see.

Aha!

Then, if the Shiratsuka saw the play,

they would create a firestorm in the community.

I think so too.

If hatamoto fellows get violent, commoners will too.

The festival may fall into chaos.

But rumor has it that going to the theater would be more interesting than the festival.

The play should be really good.

It's the sorrowful story of Okiku who is a lord's maid.

One...

two...

three...

Poor woman.

But Tessan, the samurai, was vicious.

He killed her inhumanely.

Mizuno becomes Aoyama Tessan in the play. He is a vicious samurai.

Okinu becomes lord's maid Okiku.

Does the Shiratsuka know about it?

They would kick and scream if they did.

But according to my version of the play I'm expecting it.

It could be today or tomorrow.

- In your version? - Oiran (Courtesan)!

Do you know who brought up the production of Okiku at Yamamura-za?

Oh my!

I had an idea to instigate the hatamoto to fight with commoners.

And you did...

I'm going to make Banzu-in Chobei the most powerful man in Japan.

Also, I would like to make my debut.

That's my plan.

Oiran! What's wrong with you?

Oiran! Hey, Oiran!

"BANSHU HOUSE OF PLATES" (Scene at Tessan Castle)

We've been waiting for you!

Ya... Ya...Yamazaki-ya!

I've sent a runner to Boss Banzu-in to come immediately.

But I'm worried to death.

I am too. But...

"If you insist...

"...inspect the number of plates right now.

"I, Tessan, will count them with you.

"Quietly...

"..he goes out to the yard."

"What's this, Kiku?

"One."

"One..."

"Two..."

"Two..."

"Three..."

"Four..."

"Five..."

"Six..."

"Six..."

"Seven...

"Three more..."

"Well, eight..."

"Nine..."

"Nine..."

"That's it...

"We have no more..."

"Oh no..."

"Suddenly, Kiku loses soul..."

"In exchange for a missing plate, your life...

"Hey, Chuta!

"Bind her with rope at the well and pull up."

"Okay. I will!"

"Oh no."

"With unsparing brutality, heavy rope is..."

Thank you for coming.

I'm sorry but our boss is visiting our clients as part of festival celebration.

I don't know if I can I help you.

Sure! You can!

"It's the end of your life...

"So give up hope."

"Unsheathe the icy sword..."

"You're greedy, Tessan-sama!

"I don't want to die!

"I value my life.

"I really do."

"That's playing dirty, isn't it?

"Why don't you give her another chance?"

"I'd like to inspect them."

"At the point of death,

"she shed bloody tears."

"Let me execute the sentence!

"Cut down!"

"Oh no!"

"Don't you say a word yet?

"Cut down!"

"The pain..!"

"Not yet?"

"I have a grudge, Tessan-sama!

"If I die...

"I don't know whether I have a grudge against people

"or not."

"Leave the spirit of the dead...

"in this world."

"Shall I satisfy a grudge?"

"What?"

"A Kiku (Chrysanthemum) in autumn has a short life.

"It is destined to die..."

"Oh no..."

"Cut down."

"Sorry. That's it."

- He's gone! - You mean Mizuno?

They may barge backstage.

It's possible.

Hey, Namiki-san!

Hey! Mizuno and his men left!

- Did they? - Yes.

They left without saying a word.

They did?

Well...

Hey big sister. Where is our boss?

He was home. But why?

We need to talk to him. It's about the play at Yamamura-za.

But a runner from Yoshiwara was here to see him.

From Yoshiwara?

The runner said that Komurasaki wanted to talk about the play at Yamamura-za,

and that she wanted to see the boss as soon as possible.

- Has he left already? - Sure.

About Yamamura-za? What could it be?

TREASURE

I'm relieved!

I was really scared to death.

Right. We were worried about Tayu's safety.

Well, I believe it was my best performance ever!

I've been waiting for this kind of chance.

In front of the kind of audience I wanted most,

I was able to perform my best.

Yeah. Your performance was really great today.

Absolutely!

But I don't know if those hatamoto liked it.

Oh, my!

It really was great.

I praise the power of art.

Out of the way! Out of the way!

Where is the playwright?

Here.

Where is the owner?

- Is it you? - Yes sir.

You must be prepared to be out of business. Right?

Not at all! I can explain this.

You can? Let us hear it.

Yes. Well...

I suggested the play.

I insisted that it surely would be a hit.

What?

The owner was hesitant but I insisted.

And I asked Namiki-san to... - Tayu, shut up!

Lord. Speaking of the script, I made up some of the things.

The story is mixture of truth and fabrication.

We were just playing with words.

What?!

Playing with words...

Even if you played with words,

why did you pick the incident that happened in the hatamoto family

and write about it in the play?

Your lordship. Let me answer that. Let me answer that.

Please forgive us.

What?

Originally, the idea came from the Banzu-in.

What? Banzu-in?

That's right. Well...

Well, one of Banzu-in's family members came and said

that it would be interesting to perform a play about it.

- Hey, boss! - It's okay.

Lord, we wouldn't have thought about it if Banzu-in

had not suggested it.

Please forgive us. Please!

Now I understand.

So it was Banzu-in who suggested it.

- Grab that actress! = My lord!

I see.

Was it Gonpachi who planned all this?

I see.

And what is your problem?

Boss!

If, as planned by Gonpachi-san,

turmoil is created in the middle of the festival...

Oh, I see your problem.

So do you want me to liven up the festival

and supervise townspeople to make sure they are not involved?

No, sir...

What?

Well. I just want you to...

Oh, I see...

Do you want me to forgive Gonpachi who started all this?

Yes.

Do you love him so much?

Yes.

Do you love that buckish guy?

Yes.

Do you love that careless guy?

Yes.

Do you love that audacious and stupid guy?

Yes. I love him.

I can't help that.

I know.

I honestly... love him.

What? Did Mizuno kidnap Mizuki Ayame?

Then what?

We couldn't resist because they were hatamoto.

They asked me to tell Banzu-in to go to Mizuno's castle to pick Tayu up

if he wants to rescue her.

What? Does our boss himself have to go?

They said if Chobei comes all by himself,

they may think about releasing Mizuki Ayame!

Brother! We have no choice.

Please let me come see him.

It looks like there is a twist to the story.

Oh! It's you! You...

Sure. It's me who created the real play including this.

Turmoil like this is included in the script.

Gonpachi-san, so was it you who...

That's right.

My boss wouldn't take action otherwise.

Fighting with the hatamoto who are powerful and popular in the world

would be a last-ditch battle for him.

Brother!

- Hey, Kohei. - Yes, sir.

Ask Boss to come right home.

I got it.

- Yumeno. - Yes, sir.

We can't send our boss just to be killed.

Right.

Gather our folks right away!

Sure!

There comes Mizuki Ayame!

She is the leading actress at Yamamura-za.

But what's the matter with her?

Out of the way! Move it!

Move it! Out of the way!

Boss! I need to see Boss Banzu-in!

Kohei, what's wrong?

Hello, Boss!

Yes.

We have a problem!

- What happened? - Well...

Oh I see.

And our brother at Token

asked me to come pick you up as soon as possible.

Boss. Hey, Boss!

Hey, Boss! Come on!

Yes, sir.

Sure.

- Kohei. - Yes?

Please find Gonpachi and bring him.

Sure!

You want to see him before you leave for a life-or-death battle

so that he can say good-bye to you.

How thoughtful of you!

I'll go get him.

Put out the fires!

- Fight is about to start! - There will be a fight.

There will be a big fight against the Shiratsuka!

What? Against the Shiratsuka?

Hurry up! Hurry! There will be a fight.

What is it? Are the Shiratsuka and Banzu-in going to fight?

Put the light out.

Watch for fires!

Wait! Wait! Wait! Don't go over there!

Hi! Oh...

I'm home.

"From Banzu-in Chobei"

- Kohei. - Yes.

Will you deliver this letter?

Sure.

Excuse me...

Gonpachi-san! - What is it?

To whom should I deliver the letter?

Wow! This is for Mizuno!

He is responsible for the fight.

He would be in trouble. I will take care of the fight.

Until I quell it I don't want him to hang out.

So why don't you watch him? Got it?

Boss!

Here!

- Thanks. - Here!

Okay!

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

Hey, listen!

Boss is home!

Boss! Welcome home.

= Welcome home. Welcome home.

Boss! We've been waiting!

Brother! We are almost ready.

- Hey, Token! - Yes, sir.

Our lanterns are not lit up. It's depressing.

Boss! I'm home.

Did you surely deliver it?

I surely did.

Thank you.

Can you run one more errand? - Sure.

Arrange a palanquin.

For what?

Huh? I certainly will not carry it. I need a ride for myself.

Where are you going?

Since when do you question orders?

What?

Hurry up. Run!

Yes.

Welcome home.

Okane, get me a Haori (kimono jacket).

Also Hakama. I need a set of accessories too.

I need to be in formal wear.

I need to leave as soon as possible.

Yes.

Daddy!

Hi daddy!

What happened to the festival?

The lanterns were taken away.

I don't hear the Taiko drums either!

Hey, daddy! Daddy!

Hey, daddy! Come on!

What happened to the festival?

I'm disappointed.

Itaro!

- Yes - Itaro!

Brother!

Are you going to barge into Mizuno Castle alone?

That's not a good idea. I will not let you do it.

Our people got together to risk their lives.

Boss!

- Token. - Yes, sir.

What on earth are you talking about?

Huh?

They didn't say they wanted to have a fight.

They just said that Tayu could be released if I came to pick her up.

No! That's not true!

They could use Tayu to lure you into a trap.

They must have evil intentions.

How stupid of you to visit them to be killed!

I don't mind playing the role of the stupid guy

if that is a solution.

People have been calling us protectors of 808 towns.

I felt good about it.

However, we may have been troublesome to some honest people.

Who do you think would be involved in a fight or fuss?

Brother, let me say something.

Well, the same is true with tonight.

People are making a fuss and forgot about the festival.

Not only my son, Itaro,

but hundreds and thousands of people are upset.

They would feel resentful.

What do you think about it?

What will you do, brother?

I'll meet with Mizuno to discuss the matter.

If we have a heart-to-heart talk, I'm sure he will understand me.

If he didn't, then...

- Then what? - Boss!

In a fight both sides are to blame.

If they ever provoke a fight in the community,

both the commoners and hatamamoto should be punished.

That's the Ruling Council's order.

I heard it from Lord Okubo.

That's why I will go alone.

If they kill me, only one person would be killed.

But all 80,000 hatamoto would be punished!

That's why I'm asking you to let me go alone.

Hey, Okane.

Yes. Here.

Okane.

Okane, haori please.

Yes, sir.

I'm home! Boss!

A palanquin is here.

Listen, Token.

I will leave now.

If I don't come home in half an hour,

get a casket and come pick me up.

But don't use violence!

Keep your hands off.

It would be unnecessary. I don't want to die in vain.

Hey, men.

= Yes, sir.

I hope you were listening intently.

= Yes, sir.

Keep what I've said to heart.

= Yes, sir.

Boss!

Boss! - Boss!

Well, I'm taking off.

= Boss!

Daddy! So, can we go to the festival?

Sure. Oh sure.

I'll have to go now to talk about it.

In the meantime, listen to your mom and be a good boy.

The lanterns will be lit up.

Also... Also, you will hear the Taiko drums.

Okay.

- Understand? - Sure.

What? Did Chobei leave for Mizuno's mansion alone?

Yes, sir.

I see.

Very well, we shall go to Matsudaira Izu no-kami-sama's residence.

He said it's an emergency. Keep us updated.

- Yes. - Let's go.

Hey!

- Everybody! - Here!

Things are getting more serious than we thought.

= What's going on?

Town Magistrate Ishigaya got involved.

What? Did he really?

Right. He said he would adopt drastic suppression measures.

What the...? He's just a town magistrate.

Well...

according to reliable sources, Elder Izu ordered suppression measures.

What? Did that Roju issue an order?

- Yeah. - That's right.

They were looking for a chance to accuse the hatamoto.

Today's turmoil is the kind of incident they've been looking for.

That's a crock!

They always threaten to give us a crushing blow if we ever fight with commoners.

But I'm fed up with their empty threat!

Let them give us a crushing blow if they can!

= I agree! I agree!

Excuse me, but Banzu-in Chobei has...

What about him?

He has just arrived.

He has?

As you asked me to come, I am here to pick up Mizuki Ayame.

Thank you for coming. I would like to talk so get closer.

Thank you, I will.

As promised, I will release her.

Boss!

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize. I'm the one who should be apologizing.

Well, why don't we go home?

Chobei!

You don't have to go so soon.

Why don't we have a drink? We've never had saké together.

Thank you for your offer.

But people back home are waiting for Tayu.

So we'd rather go home.

Would you like to run away before dark?

What?

Chobei.

I'm sure you knew what it meant to come here tonight.

What do you mean?

You must have known that Tayu's release would come with a price.

You staged a play with an upsetting script.

You have thrown dirt at me.

Lord. That's not true. Boss wasn't involved.

Shut up!

How could you have done it without Banzu-in's support?

Absolutely. Boss didn't know a bit about it.

It's okay, Tayu.

- Well, but.. - It's okay.

Your lordship.

A young fellow may have suggested the play.

But it wasn't him nor the theater owner...

nor the playwright who planned the performance.

It wasn't Tayu either.

Who could it be then?

All townspeople in Edo.

Well, to be exact, it was people's hearts

in 808 towns that got together and created the performance.

Why so?

Otherwise, the play couldn't have been so popular.

Common people really loved it.

Simply because they all hated the samurai.

If they see the play with accumulated hatred and resentment...

Shut up, Chobei!

No, I won't!

Please think about the logic behind the following:

The samurai and townspeople are both human beings.

But why do the samurai treat townspeople like worms?

Why do they have to?

If they were too cruel,

a worm is said to have five souls, you know?

Shut up! Shut up!

The samurai are the samurai. They are to lead commoners.

How can you, a commoner, understand samurai's pride?

If you say so, let me ask this.

Yoshiwara doesn't permit weapons.

But is it out of samurai's pride when you go there wearing a short sword

or beat the weak simply because you don't like them?

Chobei!

If you go too far, we have to use force to save samurai's face.

Hey! You always talk about pride and face.

You bastard!

Kill me if you want.

I came here possibly to be killed.

But I have a few words to say before I die.

Lord. I convinced my people to let me risk my life and come here.

From now on, I will never let you provoke a fight.

What? You will not let us provoke a fight?

I will ignore your request!

This is the last time I'll say it.

So, will you stop talking about pride or face

and treat townspeople like human beings?

Listen!

Dogs won't bite you if you love them and take good care of them.

Your lordship!

I will give you my life in exchange for accumulated ego battles.

Right here, right now.

But in exchange for my life,

I would like you to grant my wish.

You beat me.

You beat me!

You beat me beautifully.

I can't kill you. You deserve life.

That's what I felt in my heart.

What?

Chobei, let's talk.

Let's drink until dawn and have a heart-to-heart (naked) talk.

Shall we? Shall we, Chobei?

Your lordship. Do you really mean it?

Chobei, I'm not so stupid.

Well, the bathtub is filled with warm water.

So let's literally get naked and talk

so that we can resolve all.

Come with me.

Mizuno.

Yes. What?

Chobei, I think I need to talk to my people.

Why don't you go ahead?

- Well... - What is it?

You are my guest tonight.

Kazuma. - Sir.

Yes, sir!

I'd like to take you up on your kind offer.

Surely.

Boss! Excuse me!

Mizuno, what's your intention?

My intention?

Are you going to execute him in the bath?

What?

That's a great idea! He is literally naked!

He is a great orator. But he is just a commoner!

- Let me go first! - Me, too!

Hold it!

Weren't Chobei's comments thought provoking?

= What?

I was beaten.

I was truly beaten by his sincerity.

As a loser, I need to entertain him with the utmost courtesy

and send him home graciously. That's samurai's discipline.

Shame on you, Mizuno!

What?

You must have gotten scared because the Elder was involved.

What?

Kondo!

It's okay. It's okay.

You couldn't even deal with a commoner. You're not my leader any longer.

You're not even my peer.

Thank you for our friendship. It's been long.

Those who support Mizuno may stay here.

I'm even embarrassed to be with him!

So long!

Kondo-ji!

Mizuno-ji... So long.

So long, Mizuno-ji.

So long, Mizuno-ji.

So long!

Kondo-ji! Kondo-ji!

- Let's go. - Sure.

Kondo-ji!

Hello, Kondo-ji.

- Kondo-ji! - Kondo-ji!

What are we going to do?

Kondo-ji!

- Kondo-ji! - Kondo-ji!

What's your intention?

Your lordship!

I can't help it.

Well, first...

I know what! If we kill Chobei, things will be fine.

Mizuno may have second thoughts. - Right!

- We should kill him! - Certainly!

- Well then. - Let's kill him.

Oh my...

What?

My lord!

What are you doing here?

- We will kill Chobei. - What?

We will kill him to save face!

No way! No way!

Chobei is my guest.

It doesn't matter! He can't leave here alive!

- Hold it... Hold it... - Mizuno!

Are you going to stand against your fellow samurai?

= Get out of the way!

Your lordship!

Ayame, I have to do it! No question about it!

Step aside, step aside!

Chobei!

Yes.

Ready?

It's not fair! You betrayed me!

Chobei! Forgive me!

You will die anyway.

I don't want lowly men to kill you.

I'd rather kill you by myself.

Here!

You talk about samurai, pride and face...

You finally dropped the samurai's mask, didn't you?

What?

All my efforts end up wasted!

You are very stupid!

What? Chobei!

Deliver the final blow!

Excuse me!

= What happened?

What about Banzu-in?

- Is Chobei's family here? - Yes, sir.

Did they come to fight with us?

No. They don't even wear short swords.

They have a casket. - A casket?

Yes.

They're standing quietly with a casket.

Open the gate! Open the gate!

COMMANDMENT

COMMANDMENT - Command from the shogun. = Yes, sir!

- Command from the shogun. = Yes, sir!

"You created chaos in the community.

"Your behavior was considered inappropriate.

"Therefore, you are dismissed from your post.

"You are disconnected.

"You are sentenced to seppuku."

We have an announcement.

Please light up the lanterns.

We have no more fights.

Because Banzu-in Chobei said so.

Please open the door and join the festival.

Please open the door and join the festival!

We have no more fights.

Please light up your lanterns!

Please light up your lanterns.

Hello, sister!

Sogoro-san.

Please accept my condolences...

Say no more.

We have a festival.

Would you please light up the lantern.

Please light up the lanterns!

We have no more fights.

Please enjoy the festival.

- Boss! - Boss! - Boss!

Banzu-in! Our boss!

Principal image of the defender of 808 towns.

Exactly.

Peace has arrived in Edo.

Exactly.

Boss!

Gonpachi...

Sister...

Don't cry.

Look at the sky. It's getting brighter.

Boss must be happy.

Please light up the lanterns!

We have no more fights.

FIVE MEN OF EDO

THE END